Standen Needs You!

With major restoration projects underway and an increase in opening days and hours this year, Standen is now on the lookout for even more volunteers to join their friendly team. From being a Room Guide in the house, to visitor services, running kids events and tour guiding, there are many different opportunities for volunteers from 18 years old to seniors.

For instance, Standen’s outdoor volunteer team is playing a crucial role in the garden restoration work and there are opportunities to get involved in the Kitchen Garden, garden maintenance (yes weeding too!) or even as a garden guide, to share its story with visitors. You can mix and match the roles available from gardening to tour guide to visitor experience assistant.

Volunteering your time is a great way to learn new skills, develop your CV, get work experience, meet new people and expand your horizons. It is the people that make the place come to life and Standen wants to hear from you if you are passionate about heritage and conservation. “I love to be able to give my time to other people and in such wonderful surroundings,” says Keith Hodgson, Room Guide and Garden Tour Guide.

If you think volunteering at Standen may be for you and you would like to find out more, please call our Volunteering Administrator, Bleau Hudson on 01342 323029, or email volunteer4standen@nationaltrust.org.uk.

For further information about visiting Standen please go to: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standen, or call us on 01342 323029.